About us
Promote Freedom Foundation is an international non-profit for human rights and democracy, working from Brussels and Los Angeles. We back the people and organisations who defend freedom where it is under pressure. Freedom lights paths we have yet to walk; without it, progress stands still.
01Our mission
Promote Freedom empowers communities by supporting efforts to secure freedom, justice and democratic governance. We provide essential resources — funding, training and partnerships — for individuals and organisations defending human rights in regions facing oppression and political pressure.
Our mission reaches beyond borders. We connect people who take responsibility for their societies, support grassroots movements and civil society, and work for lasting change where it is needed most.
02Our vision
We champion the values free societies stand on: democracy, the rule of law and individual responsibility. We work for a society where all people are equal before the law, have unalienable rights, and can pursue life, free speech and justice — for the generations after us too.
Our values
A humane society where people can reach their full potential and give back to their communities.
Children should grow up safe, with their lives, education and future protected from war, terror and trafficking.
Respectful conversation and international democratic exchange make societies stronger.
We support environmental care and global cooperation for a habitable, resilient world.
People and communities decide their own future, free from oppression and authoritarian control.
Every person deserves dignity and respect. Basic human rights are not negotiable.
Connecting communities around the world builds support for those under pressure.
Our team
A team across Brussels and Los Angeles, Europe and the United States, with experience in international law, human rights, advocacy and organising. We work directly with local partners.
Founder & Director
International lawyer. Master’s in International Law (Ivan Franko National University of Lviv), post-master’s and PhD in international and European law (Saarland University). Speaks seven languages. Founded Promote Ukraine in Brussels in 2014.
President
Licensed pharmacist with a Master of Science and an MBA from IESE Business School. Senior management roles in private and non-profit organisations. Long-time advocate for children’s rights. Based in Washington, DC.
Secretary
BA in International Studies, School of International Service, American University. Research on human trafficking in Eastern Europe and democracy promotion.
Treasurer
International advocacy and community engagement. Board Member training certificate, Cornerstone Foundation.
Design
Design Lead with more than ten years in product design and UX, focused on human-computer interaction and research.
We are always open to welcoming like-minded people who share our commitment to freedom and human rights.
03Where we work
We run our programmes with a focus on Europe and the United States, from offices in Brussels and Los Angeles. Much of our work happens online and through local partners, so we can support people where we have no office.
Next, we are building an ambassador programme: people who organise events, volunteers and local groups — we call them circles — in their city or university. Munich is the first city, and we are looking for ambassadors across Europe.
Key facts
Volunteer, donate, or both — you do not need a title to start standing up for human rights. Bring what you have, or just write to us.